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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.76, 688.36 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.76, 688.36 and 302.28 is: 417.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.76 : 688.36 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.76/688.36 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.76x = 688.36 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.76x = 208,077.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,077.46/498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.19

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